When ANTAO group had to choose a new site for their headquarters, instead of renting out or purchasing an already-existing building, they decided to take a different course of action, and launched a large-scale renovation of a dilapidated factory building that had been abandoned for years. Located in Shi Qiao Lu, Hangzhou Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China, the building covers a total area of 3,000 square meters – a gargantuan feat.
The interior retains some industrial elements that hark back to the purpose it originally served, such as the concrete walls and exposed steel wall and ceiling beams. With the addition of wood and glass into the mix, however, the industrial is turned stylish.
The common areas are relaxed and colorful, with a vibrant style that invites workers to relax and catch their breath during those long, stressful days of work. A great number of potted plants dot the interior, hanging from the ceiling beams and sitting beside working stations, giving the rooms an earthy feel and bringing in additional touches of color. High walls are covered by art murals, bathroom stall doors are painted with chalk paint and drawn on by workers, and there’s even a gym available – definitely the sort of office I’d like to work in!